Children on stage, being told what to say and when. Costumes, a new venue, a departure from routine. What’s Montessori about that? Yet, we at Anthea believe in annual days.
We have to understand the past to embrace the future. Much of how we react as parents is based on what we experienced as children. Trauma therapist, Morgan Pommells, named
Recently, we had to cancel a much-awaited Primary field trip due to rains. As parents and children came in, we heard various responses to the news. Some children were so
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to concentrate is crucial for both academic success and overall well-being. Montessori classrooms’ emphasis on concentration aligns with neuroscience findings, indicating that true brain
Parent teacher meetings are an opportunity for us to reflect together on how we can help each child reach their full potential.
How can you make the most of these meetings? Here are our top 5 tips!
We thought we’d end this year’s newsletters with a summary of the talk by Ms Rukmani Ramachandran from Navadisha Montessori Foundation, as part of the series of talks from
Surrounded by toys, gadgets, art & craft supplies, spilled food, my two beloved children, who are now fast asleep, and a planner that holds no meaning for now, I
A remark that we often hear from the parent community is the magic of the 3rd or 4th year (depending if the child started their primary journey at 2.5 years
Babies are exposed to a wide variety of sounds, from the cooker whistling, to pets barking and meowing, to cartoon characters emitting funny noises. Somehow, they manage to sort through
Thanks to Mr. Arun (Father of Maya, Serenity) for sharing his thoughts on gender equality in parenting! I spent the first 17 years of my life in a conservative household
Thanks to Ms. Rama (Mother of Zera, Serenity) for sharing her experience of learning through play with connector toys! Connector materials/ toys come in a variety of shapes, sizes, structures
Thanks to Githanjali (Mother of Vedant Duvvuru, Serenity) for sharing insights and ideas on incorporating Mandala art in children’s life! The word Mandala originates from Sanskrit and means a circle/circular
Anthea Montessori’s Centre Head, Ms. Jyothi Nayak, provides a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of teachers as we navigate online learning. Up
One month into online teaching has given us perspective on how flexibility is the name of the game. There is this term in the education world known as cognitive flexibility
The Elementary class’ year began with an overnight trip to Visakhapatnam. A group of 10 children comprising of 6 to 11 year olds were invited on this excursion for 4
Many of our native languages are getting lost in urban India. As nuclear families and the workplace both encourage conversations in English, we often hear parents wondering how they
The child watches everything around him from birth. Anything we do and say gets locked away in their memory, indiscriminately. In her book, The Child in the Family, (1956) Montessori
Food is one area most dear to parents and one that evokes the most emotional reaction! The note below is a summary of a talk by Ms. Rukmini Ramachandran,
. Watching a child countdown to their birthday is a joy-filled experience: they are so excited about the milestone to come! At Anthea, we believe in celebrating the special day
. Rare is a parent who doesn’t worry about their child’s eating habits, particularly at school. We highly recommend letting the child themselves partner with you on their food journey.
Studies across time and geographies agree that reading to your child provides them with innumerable benefits. Children who are read to as infants have a stronger vocabulary, and those who
Remember the saying, “I need a vacation from my vacation!” While school breaks may seem overwhelming for the adult, children savour the leisurely period of time in which they can
Vacations invariably mean changes in your daily routine. Eating habits change, schedules change… and because children are still practicing skills like resilience and flexibility, they may not be ready to
Anthea Montessori invites parents to a voluntary monthly Study Circle where we discuss a few chapters from books relevant to parenting and Montessori education. We understand it may not be
The school conducted an all-parent workshop on August 31st regarding ‘How to Work with Your Child’s School’. The minutes below are a summary, for those of you who were
More than 100 years since Dr. Maria Montessori began her work with children, schools around the world follow the pedagogy she outlined. And yet, it goes without saying that we live in